Troubleshooting - Hilti SID 14-A Manual

7 Transport and storage of cordless tools
Transport
CAUTION
Inadvertent starting during transport. Uncontrolled starting during transport may occur if the battery
is fitted, thereby resulting in damage to the tool.
▶ Always remove the battery before transporting the tool.
▶ Remove the battery.
▶ Transport the tool and batteries individually packaged.
▶ Never transport batteries in bulk form (loose, unprotected).
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of transport.
Storage
CAUTION
Inadvertent damage caused by defective battery. A leaking battery may damage the tool.
▶ Always remove the battery before storing the tool.
▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place that is as cool and dry as possible.
▶ Never store batteries in direct sunlight, on heating units or behind a window pane.
▶ Store the tool and batteries in a place where they cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized
persons.
▶ Check the tool and batteries for damage before use after long periods of storage.

8 Troubleshooting

If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by
yourself, please contact Hilti Service.
8.1 Troubleshooting
Trouble or fault
The power tool doesn't run.
The control switch can't be
pressed, i.e. the switch is
locked.
Running speed suddenly
drops considerably.
The battery runs down more
quickly than usual.
The battery doesn't engage
with an audible double click.
The power tool or the battery
becomes very warm.
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Possible cause
The battery is not fully inserted.
Low battery.
The forward/reverse selector
switch is in the middle position.
Low battery.
Very low ambient temperature.
The retaining lugs on the battery
are dirty.
Electrical fault.
The tool is overloaded (application
limits exceeded).
Action to be taken
▶ Push the battery in until it
engages with an audible double
click.
▶ Change the battery and charge
the empty battery.
▶ Push the forward/reverse switch
to the left or right.
▶ Change the battery and charge
the empty battery.
▶ Allow the battery to warm up
slowly to room temperature.
▶ Clean the retaining lugs and
push the battery in until it
engages. Contact Hilti Service
if the problem persists.
▶ Switch the power tool off im-
mediately, remove the battery,
keep it under observation, allow
it to cool down and contact Hilti
Service.
▶ Select a suitable power tool for
the application.